Music teacher in Harnett County found dead was homicide victim, sheriff says

SPRING LAKE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Authorities said Tuesday that the death of a music teacher found dead in his front yard is being investigated as a homicide.

Community members in Harnett County are mourning the loss of Marcus DeShawn Allen, 28.

Allen was found lying in his front yard on West Governor Brandon Street in Spring Lake on Sunday just after 1 p.m.

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"Cornerstone Christian Academy is mourning the loss of our music teacher, Mr. Marcus Allen. Mr. Allen was loved by his students and Mr. Allen loved our God. He led many of us to grow in passion for expressing our faith through song. He will be sorely missed. Please pray for our faculty and students as they deal with this tragedy."

The Harnett County Sheriff's Office said deputies are investigating this case as a homicide. Sheriff Wayne Coats said "there was trauma" to Allen's body, but did not elaborate on the extent of those injuries.